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- Something You Don't See Every Day - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Joseph WolfeFrom Joe Wolfe I founded the prison ministry known as Spirit Light Outreach. It’s primary function is to share and deliver Course related books to prisoners. For over six years now I’ve been sending prisoners copies of books, including copies of A Course in Miracles and material written by ...
Views: 2326(2 votes) - Spiritual Depletion and Emotional Eating--Part I - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Julie SimonJust as a wholesome meal nourishes our body, spirituality nourishes our soul. The spiritual component of well-being involves a search for meaning, serenity and joy that goes beyond our day-to-day concerns. You may be sensing that some deeper longing or hunger within you is fueling your ...
Views: 1825(2 votes) - Spiritual Healing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsWe all possess the power to heal ourselves spiritually. This ability has to be developed from within. Spiritual healers have always known that thinking negatively will always welcome more negativity. Physical disease can often be prevented with a regular affirmation of spiritual ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Spiritual Lessons from the Stars - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Science of SpiritualityWhen we look up at the night sky and think about how far away all the stars and planets appear, we may feel small and alone. The universe is so large and we are so small. However, our body contains the entire macrocosm; it is the residence of God. God is within us. Thus, we are not alone. Our ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Spiritual Olympics - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Laina OrlandoI am really enjoying watching the Winter Olympics. It’s fascinating to watch these young athletes do what they love to do; I can feel their passion in my own body. I am so inspired by their commitment and determination to live out their dreams NOW! As I watch these Olympics unfold, I see the ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Spirituality in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDSpirituality in the NICU... As a physician and a parent I'm keenly aware that to say certain conversations about the status of your baby are difficult, is probably an understatement. As a life coach I believe that within each of us is the capacity to face the truth. When I first made ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning: How Do You Let Go of The Junk? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Camille StrateOn March 14th Daylight Savings Time begins. Shortly thereafter, in many parts of the country, Spring will begin to show its warm face. The daffodils will start popping up and the birds will get busy building nests for their next round of babies. Spring. That beautiful time of year when hope, ...
Views: 3050(2 votes) - Step 3 - Offer Forgiveness! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Kristin EcklundYou might think this step is about forgiving the other person. That’s what ego would like you to believe, but it’s not. It’s about forgiving yourself for having had the judgments you just listed in Step 2. You see, the ego would like you to forgive, and you can, but it’s easy for ego to take ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Steps To Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Petey SilveiraThere are many steps you can take to create change in your life. For those that are more right-brain people, you tend to process the world by seeing the big picture first instead of the parts. You are more intuitive and creative by nature. As there are so many different types of people and ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Stop cleaning your house and clean your mind - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Louise JensenI am lucky enough to be staying with relatives this week, in a beautiful house in the middle of the countryside. I am completely relaxed, have no demands on me and aside the odd bit of reading and writing I am happy to just Be. Yesterday I sank into the comfiest armchair, looked out at ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Stop The Lies!! - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Rita HickmanOne of my least favorite words in the English language is “just”. Uttered by well-meaning people (me included) it implies an easy answer to a complex situation. Whether you’re trying solve a work or personal issue, everyone seems to have the right answer. It’s as if having a problem is somehow a ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Surrender - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sandra DawesI was reading Caroline Myss’ book Defy Gravity the other day and I came upon the word surrender. For some reason it gave me pause, and immediately I decided that it would be the subject of my next article. What is it about the word surrender? Why did it seem to be something I needed to give ...
Views: 1599(3 votes) - Synchronicity is More than a Coincidence - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantHave you ever had an experience where you said, "Wow, what a coincidence." Maybe it was more. Maybe it was a synchronicity. Let me explain through a Jungian perspective. Carl Jung, the prominent Swiss psychiatrist, believed synchronicity meant 'more than a coincidence.' Jung, the thinker ...
Views: 6246(2 votes) - Take Out the Trash - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizYes, you heard me correctly - take out the trash! Get out of your head! Empty your mind of all those negative, self-sabotaging thoughts. The trash you carry around is the only obstacle keeping you from the only thing that really matters – this moment – here – now. When you are totally in the ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Taking Care of Yourself in Today's World - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Dr Harry HenshawLiving in our world today can be very stressful. While some of the stress that we experience is actually useful for motivating us, a point can be reached where it becomes very harmful, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Knowing how to manage and even reduce the harmful effects of ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Taking things personally - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Sandra DawesThe Four Agreements has given me a nice reminder about the importance of not taking things personally. It is something that I have gotten better about with time, but there is always room for improvement! The first time I was ever presented with the idea that peace of mind could come from not ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Tapping Into the Source of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Laura NashMy previous articles have discussed the Source of power in your life and the neutral role it plays in the universe, returning both the positive and negative energy you pour into it. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate into your life that will help you focus positive energy and tap into that ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Tapping Into Your Inner Juice - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Betty LouiseThe vision of “Living an Organic and Orgasmic Life” is about the transformative natural healing that happens when you live your life going with the flow (organically) and squeezing the juice (orgasmically) from every moment. When we tap into our pleasure centers and experience the ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - The 10 Signs of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Nanice EllisAs enlightened beings we... 1. Play the game of life full on, knowing that as intrinsically perfect and powerful beings we cannot actually be harmed; our eternal selves are always completely safe in the universe. We understand that no matter how serious or dangerous life may seem, it is just a ...
Views: 5612(2 votes) - THE 21ST CENTURY AND ITS BRILLIANT POSSIBILITIES - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIF THE ACTION TRANSFORMS ITS REACTION TOO WILL FOLLOW SUIT: A reaction always follows an action. A pendulum which swings to one end will return to the other end. Those who behave eccentrically later repent and yearn to regain balance. Apart from diarrhea and vomiting occurring because of ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - The Amitabha Stupa - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs soon as I arrived in Sedona two and half months ago, I have repeatedly heard people mentioning the Amitabha Stupa to me. Additionally, I have seen posters and charitable donation boxes with pictures of the Stupa around town. It seemed to me that I was being guiding to make my own pilgrimage ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Debra RebleLetting go is one of the most important, yet most difficult spiritual principles that we are awakening to at this time. Like any art, it takes an open loving heart, expanded awareness, and sustained practice to become masterful. It also requires surrounding ourselves with the people and ...
Views: 2536(2 votes) - The Art of Non-Attachment - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Susan Merz AndersonAttachment to anyone or anything betrays an underlying belief that there is not enough of the "good stuff" in the world. Being overly attached is a signpost of our fear that we might lose whatever good we tenuously have. But it rarely serves you well to hang on tight, attempting to keep ...
Views: 2661(1 vote) - The Astrological and Scientific Significance Of The Kumbh Mela - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gunjan sharmaEvery Hindu festival and ritual has a story behind it. They are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm, along with having a strong scientific, historical and thoughtful basis attached with it. All these attributes combine and create a reason to celebrate a festival or perform a ritual. These ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - The Beckoning of Sorrow – A Key to Understanding Life and the Afterlife. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe feeling of sorrow, as different from sadness, can take us on to the beyond – the region of universal spirituality where man’s self-centered projections cannot thrive. Can we understand the beauty of that feeling and its deeply cleansing effects? Generally, the words ‘sorrow’ and ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - The big Questions of Life - Are we immortal? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Enrico GoliasAside from the question whether we can answer this issue at all, I am convinced that all opinions about it are a matter of belief not of knowledge. Man falls inevitably into the realm of faith and beliefs, once we discuss this question. Followers of some churches speak of a purgatory, others ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - The Closing Ceremony - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Lisa TunneyYesterday was the last day of my 46th year and I kept hearing as much in my mind. As the thought continuously made itself known to me, I decided to revel in the fact that an ending and therefore a beginning was taking place. I looked at my surroundings as though this was the last time I would ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - THE DIETING MYTH - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Adrienne MarksDo you obsess about dieting yet never get to your ‘ideal’ weight? Even worse are you sick and tired of dieting and exercising and still don’t feel good about yourself? Do you hate those mornings when nothing in your wardrobe seems to fit – when you end up with a bed covered in clothes and you ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - The Difference Between Your Character And Your Self - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from David SamuelThere is a difference between ones character and abilities and ones self. The skills are temporary, they die with the body, ones self continues. When we compare our skills and personal growth to each other in the process of our self-improvement, we have superiority and inferiority. That is ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - The Essence Of The Mind Is Like Air - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from David SamuelThis subject is very tricky to understand, it is simple, yet difficult to grasp because it is so simple. For this reason, there will be many discussions about it in different ways for you to have the variety of concepts that one may reach your understanding. Although there will be many lessons ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - The Gift of Dyslexia - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandIntroduction It is often when you think you really know someone that true lessons begin. I have been a friend and colleague of Chris Bright for at least seven years, and have had a sense of respect and admiration that coincides with his business, family, and quality of life success. To know ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - The Gift of Setting Yourself Free - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Joy Phillips“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis B. Smedes Negative emotions consume you. They keep you from experiencing the good you desire, the good that is rightfully yours. Stored up negative emotions of anger, regret, resentment, and sorrow can ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - The Greatest Teacher I Ever Met - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from David OrmanI met the greatest teacher during the Disney Marathon this past Sunday. Better than the great martial arts masters I trained with over the years. Better than the college professors. Even better than my dad who, when I was young, knew everything. Or so I thought. The Teacher was almost ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - The Impact of Connecting Our Heart Centers - An Arcturian Light Transmission - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Debbie JohnstoneToday is a very important day. We are sure that you can feel it at some level in your body, in your mind and in your heart center. We want you to know how happy we are to report this amazing and wonderful news. It is because of the vantage point from where we reside that we can see the big ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - The Importance of Receiving Appreciation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMy 40th birthday was amazing! I received such beautiful blessings from so many people in my life - it was exciting, wonderful, humbling, and a bit overwhelming. As touched and honored as I was (and still am) by all of the appreciation I got, I also noticed there were moments when it was ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - The Joy of Faith - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Meghan GehanEvery Sunday morning I feel such joy as I hold hands with my son on his way to Sunday school. We walk together smiling; he is excited to be there and I am peacefully happy giving this gift to my son. Faith. Not important to me what faith community you are connected to nor how you worship. ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - The Joy of Silence - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from David OrmanThe art of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) has been a dramatic vehicle to assist me in living with the joy of Silence. Each stroke of the brush, from the very first strand that touches the rice paper to the very last bristle that leaves the paper, requires complete focus and concentration. The end ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - The Message Behind Recurring Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we fall asleep we release tension, we relax and our mind slips away. We slide into another state, that of dreams and often of a very personal message to ourselves. When we look at dreams, especially recurring ones, we can see a theme. But what does it mean and how does it truly relate to ...
Views: 960(2 votes) - The Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Your Most Powerful Tool for Spiritual Development - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Charles FrancisHave you ever wondered if there was a way you could speed up your spiritual development? I’m sure you know of some people who are so peaceful and serene that nothing seems to bother them. The secret of their success is actually quite simple. They’ve figured out what works, and they do it ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - The Mindfulness Revolution: How Mindfulness Meditation Is Transforming Our Society - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisYou've probably noticed that talk about mindfulness meditation is much more common than it was just a few years ago. Today, I hear about mindfulness meditation from a variety of different sources: on the news, television talk shows, online, and most often in conversation. It wasn't long ago ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - The mystery of the invisible seed! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe artist’s expression of his inner self is hidden in the art and the beauty of his painting. Look deep enough into any type of art, and you will find the mystery of an invisible dream that started of in a single seed in the heart and the very essence of the architect. If we gaze upon ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - The Mystical Benefits of Waiting - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Marc LernerWaiting is a skill we often ignore. It may seem to have as little value as nothingness, but in Zen, nothingness is a profound state of Being. When we focus on thinking, we tend to aspire to conclusions. This could be attempting to achieve a goal, attaining a desire or simply ending what we are ...
Views: 2951(1 vote) - The Myth of Perfection - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloSometimes, in life, we become anxious in trying to have everything work out perfectly. We often seek the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect spouse, the perfect car etc. The truth is there is no such "country" by that name. For one to experience real joy, everything does not have to be ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - THE NATURE OF SATYUGA OR GOLDEN ERA AND ITS EXPERIENCE - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaManifestation of humanity and evolution commenced from India. Its focal point was Aryavarta. Aryavarta means where Rivers Ganga & Yamuna flow. In mythological tales it has been the land of Avatars and various missions. Himalayas is said to be the region of demigods. Its heart is Uttarakhand. In ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience – A State of Consciousness beyond the Five Senses - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning from the universal consciousness makes us go beyond the five senses. The messages from near death experiences help us understand such consciousness and bring about a holistic transformation in our psychology. This article is an earnest attempt to invite people to look into the ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - The Positive and Negative Regions of the Zodiac - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Govind KumarWhen a planet's longitude falls in the Negative Regions of the Zodiac, such a planet's Period or Dasa is said to be negative ( Anishtaphalada ). Samhara taro durithamsakascha Gandantham Ushnam Visha Nadika cha Vishtischa riktha karanam sthirakhyam Ekargalam Vaidhrutha sarpa seeshe If ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - The Power of a Suggestion - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Dr. Louis BauerDoes anyone have a suggestion? If so, put it in the suggestion box. The subconscious mind is like a suggestion box. Each day, it takes in hundreds of subtle suggestions, some positive, some negative, placed there by ourselves and others. Unfor-tunately, the greater number of these tend to ...
Views: 3149(1 vote) - The Practical Power of Now - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Faith riveraThe music starts bumping. The lights are flashing. My dancers strut their way on stage and I start singing to a packed crowd of 1,000 club-goers at the SoHo dance club in Los Angeles. Was it a fun, awesome, powerful experience?! Actually, no. Instead of feeling the exhilaration of the moment on ...
Views: 2175(1 vote) - The Pricelessness of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Dr. Carolyn PorterI’m sure you’ve been told how important it is to practice forgiveness. You may have even been told that forgiveness is vital for healing, and you may even know that lack of forgiveness hurts you much more than the other person. But forgiveness is way more than any of these; it is ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - The Problem with Alcoholism on Turtle Island - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Peter Dimaira DimairaAlcoholism has been a problem for many years on Turtle Island. Turtle Island is the name of North America according to some indigenous groups based on a Lenape story of the “Great Turtle” which was first recorded in archive between 1678 and 1680 by Jasper Danckaerts. The story has been shared by ...
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